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Jewels and Unreserved
Rolex introduced the Submariner wristwatch in 1954. However, it was not until 1967 that the style became popular. Highlighted at the upcoming Jewels and Unreserved auction, offered by Rago, is a Rolex Submariner Oyster Perpetual wristwatch with a black dial. Another lot of interest is a diamond and platinum engagement ring.…
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Winter Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Marc Chagall was best known for his use of color and dream-like imagery, which anticipated Surrealism. His works drew heavily on early 20th-century avant-garde movements such as Fauvism and Cubism. A gouache-on-paper piece by Chagall is among the highlighted lots in the upcoming Winter Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, presented…
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2020 February Fine Jewels
Gemologists divide diamonds into two types based on the levels of nitrogen in the stone’s chemical structure. Type IIa diamonds are the most scientifically pure and are noted for their clarity. A 5-carat Type IIa diamond will be featured in the upcoming Fine Jewels auction, offered by Fortuna Auction. The…
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California Jewels
Edward Lewis is perhaps best known as the producer of the Universal Pictures production Spartacus, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a BAFTA Award. He produced Spartacus at the suggestion of his fellow producer and writer wife, Mildred Lewis. The upcoming California Jewels auction offered…
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Early Valentine's Estate Auction
When Pan Am Airways requested a watch for its crew that could display two time zones simultaneously, Rolex created the GMT-Master in 1954. The watch has a 24-hour bezel that can be set against the GMT hand on the dial to track local and home times simultaneously. Pan-Am issued the…
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ESTATE JEWELRY RUSSIAN BRONZE NEW YEAR SALE
Russian artist Konstantin Makovsky (1839–1915) is best known for his oil painting titled A Boyar Wedding Feast, which won a gold medal in the 1885 World's Fair in Antwerp, Belgium. Like most of his work, this painting celebrated traditional Russian customs and rituals. It depicts a bride and groom poised…
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Magnificent Jewels
Christie’s presents the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction in December, featuring jewelry and loose gems from several notable museums and private collections. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts comes “The duPont Ruby,” a stone that lies in the center of an emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch. The color of…
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California Jewels
In 1886, Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of the iconic jewelry company Tiffany & Co., unveiled a new setting in rings, calling it ‘The Tiffany Setting’. In this process, diamonds are placed into a six-prong setting, lifting the gem above the band. He marketed rings made from “The Tiffany Setting” as engagement rings,…
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Fine Jewels
As the fall auction season begins, Sotheby’s will begin on a high note with their upcoming Fine Jewels auction. A dazzling display of over 350 items from some of the world’s preeminent designers, this comprehensive sale gives a strong introduction to the auction scene. It is a return to classic…
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Cartier Van Cleef & Arpels Designer Jewelry
Certain brands and designers need no introduction. One glimpse of a powerful panther or a four-petal flower will signal Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, respectively. Their items are the highlights of Allure Antique Auction Company’s upcoming Designer Jewelry auction. A remarkable sale of 133 luxury jewelry pieces. Celebrating the…
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Important Jewelry
Beyond the obvious beauty of diamonds is the more subtle beauty of style, which is what sets any piece of jewelry apart. Thoughtful construction and bold stylistic statements comprise the bulk of Skinner’s upcoming Important Jewelry Auction, bringing together antique, period, and contemporary pieces. Almost 200 bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches,…
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Australia Jewels
Finding jewelry that inspires can sometimes require creativity. True beauty is often found in the unusual, exotic pieces that catch our eye. Such pieces define the upcoming Australia Jewels auction offered by Bonhams. It has a collection of over 250 necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more. Multi-strand necklaces showcase emeralds, rubies,…
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Cartier VCA Designer Gold Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds have held humanity in raptures for time immemorial, and our world’s strongest and most beautiful rock is featured alongside the purest gold in Allure Antique Auction Company’s upcoming sale. A luxurious and elegant array of fine necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, and more, each piece challenges the rest to a…
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Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture & Jewelry
DuMouchelles presents its finest finds in the Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture & Jewelry auction. The auction will have a well-curated display of arts, ancient artifacts, paintings, furniture, jewelry, and more. The most accentuating collectible of the auction is the bright blue Corundum Sapphire white gold ring. The Baker, a…
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Fine Arts, Furniture & Collectibles
A much-awaited collection, consisting of the finest finds by DuMouchelles are to be presented at the Fine Arts, Furniture & Collectibles auction. A variety of fine art paintings will be hosted, among which the “Orientalist” by Fortuny claims the highest bid. Jewelry of different kinds dominate the auction with some…
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Unreserved Jewelry
Jewelry is less about possession and more about self-expression, for both the artist and the owner. The Unreserved Jewelry auction offered by Rago taps into that sense of individualism and personal taste. This collection of quality necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more spans centuries of changing styles, from authentic antiques to…
